Why Staging Matters
Why do we stage homes? I am often asked this by future clients. The main reason is that when you or I are considering a home purchase we want to “feel” what it is like to live in the new home. But so often homeowners’ personal effects can get in the way of seeing the home for what it is. There are those occasional homes when we walk in and it feels like home. That is what staging does! It takes what may not feel like home and nourishes the soul so as you walk into that well staged kitchen it says “Welcome”. The pictures tell the story. This brand new kitchen is waiting for someone to fall in love, and yet the red walls just don’t let the buy
er see the beauty of the rich wood hues in these custom cabinets. The right color makes the cabinets and the rich granite counters stand out! I used the services of Laurie Flatt from Casa Labella
for help with this home. Once we staged the home it sold—even in this tough market. Check out their website and remember that if you are thinking of selling, working with pros makes a difference. After months on the market the seller couldn’t believe how much staging made the difference between sitting and selling. Call me today for a personalized marketing plan for your home. I can be reached at 1-888-HEY GLEN.
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The theme this year for the annual 
The parade route generally originates from Fowler Park and makes its way through the downtown area. It is best to plan on staking out your piece of sidewalk early since the weather looks to be nice, 30’s for Sunday and partly sunny. Most of the prime spots along Wisconsin Avenue go quickly. This is another great family event in Oconomowoc.
Congress did extend the first time homebuyer credit but time is running out. Yes you have until April to secure the right home, but beyond finding the right home, don’t let the low interest rates rise before you have time to act. Here is why a small increase in rates can affect your ability to buy that ‘right’ house. Let’s assume that you have your sights on a home for $200,000. You have 5% down or $10,000 saved up. You have calculated that your mortgage payment is $994.57 for a 4.78% interest rate. If the rates rise slightly to 5.5% your payment has just moved to $1,078.80. If your intention is to keep your payment at $994.57 per month your new purchase price is $185,000! The small increase has just cost you $15,000 in purchasing power which could mean the difference between getting the right house, or not buying at all. So before rates go up, and they will, NOW is the time to be out there finding your next dream home. For more information on how to maximize your purchase in a new market call me toll free at 1-888-HEY GLEN
With the upcoming changes in the offer to purchase—now 9 pages in length vs. the current 5 pages, you may want to consider talking with a professional who will walk you through these complex and at times difficult situations. With the changes in the appraisal rules this alone can cause any Realtor® headaches not to mention a homeowner who is going at this for the first time. If you would like to see what a professional offers prior to committing to an agent, feel free to contact me and ask for my Marketing Plan in writing. I explain in detail everything that will take place if you choose to use the services of a professional. Today, the home is still the single largest investment most people have and after 20 years of successfully assisting families I can honestly say that I have saved the would be For Sale By Owner, money, time and headaches. Get all the facts before you decide to sell on your own.
Attention snow lovers! The Lake Country alpine ski team, “Lakers”, is hosting it’s annual “Ski Swap”, this Saturday, November 7th. It will take place in Oconomowoc, at the 
coaching and administration of the team. Lakers invites youth between the ages of 5 and 19 who like to downhill ski or want to learn to be better skiers to join.
Karen Trepton
The current real estate market has created all sorts of opportunities for buyers and one of them is the short sale purchase. Simply stated a short sale is property in which the sales price will be “short” of the actual mortgage balance and the seller’s lender will have to approve the sale. Potential buyers can look at this opportunity as a gold mine. Before you count your money consider these tips.
First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit available to an individual buying a principal residence for the first time. This will expire Dec 1, 2009 or won’t it? We will find out soon in November 2009. The extension of this Homebuyer credit if passed, will be a bit different but still nothing like we have ever had in the history of home buying.
The $8,000 home buyer tax credit for first-time buyers would extend to April 30, 2010. A credit would be available under the bill to allow some existing homeowners a credit of $6,500 if they had been living in the same residence for five consecutive years out of the eight years prior to the date of the new settlement.
Kelly Kuchta
The Government Affairs Communications Director for the National Association of REALTORS® has informed us that the Senate just voted 98-0 to pass the Tax Credit [within the Unemployment Bill]. In her words…
This is a great place to learn and share with others. If ever you were to have any questions with regards to Short Sales or Foreclosure, feel free to contact us and we’ll try to help. Please take a look at our blogs, website, email or just call us to get valuable information and the best part - your questions are answered for FREE!!
The Kuchta’s - Kelly and Colleen are the ones to call for those difficult questions. Website: 
